Professor Venters presented a new course, Anthropology 320, and
information and curriculum modifications from Human Ecology (see attached). All had been
passed unanimously by Curriculum Committee.

Motion to approve the changes as presented by Curriculum Committee
made by Professor Weisbaker, seconded by Professor Trimpey. Motion passed unanimously by
voice vote.

New Business

1) Professor Loomis presented a new final exam schedule. Professor
Walters expressed concerns about the current final exam schedule, including having exams
on different days of the week than the class meets and having less time for evening finals
than day ones. Much discussion followed about giving finals on Reading Day (Dr. Harbaugh
says no), changing finals when faculty have three on one day, etc. Finally a
committee of Professors Walters and Kingdon and Brenda Davis was formed to consider the
issue and report to Council in mid-February.

2) Professor Butterfield asked Council if it wished to suggest
alternative methods for evaluating teaching (other than student rating of faculty).
Although discussion of other methods followed, none met with great enthusiasm. Council
will wait for the committee report on the new instrument for student rating of faculty.

Old Business

1) President Butterfield:

A. UTC is responsible for the sidewalks between Douglas and Houston on Oak Street.

B. Lighting and safety at the intersection of Douglas and Oak is being investigated.

2) Professor Ingle:

After reading the Chancellor's letter to President Butterfield
concerning the hiring of the new football coach, Professor Ingle sought information from
the Affirmative Action guidelines which the University is bound to follow. He read from
p.6 the following:

"The requirements for staff exempt positions shall not apply in a
case where a position is filled by a person sought out on the basis of his or her unique
personal and professional characteristics, for example, athletic coaches."

In addition to wondering upon what basis faculty are hired, Professor
Ingle also inquired about the document's references to sensitivity and who polices such
matters. The Chancellor replied that the Affirmative Action Officer polices such hires and
they are subject to review by Homer Fisher (UT System). In addition, that document has
gone through the legal system and is the same for all campuses.

The Chancellor also said that he hopes to have most, if not all, funds
for the personnel changes coming from gift funds and other funds outside the general fund.

3) Professor Weisbaker:

Are we getting a 4% raise? Chancellor: All employees of UTC will get a
4% raise in their January checks, including lines presently on leave.